Grammar fix

to put it simply

simplifying

Used to introduce a basic or easy-to-understand explanation of something that could be more complicated.

expressionC1occasional

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

To put it simply, if you don't save money, you might struggle in an emergency.daily life
Well, to put it simply, I think technology has made our lives easier, but it can also make us more distracted if we're not careful.IELTS speaking

Pattern: to put it simply, [clause]

WrongTo put it simple, we lost money.

RightTo put it simply, we lost money.

It's the adverb 'simply', not 'simple'.

Patternto put it simply, [clause]

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Expressed in the most elementary terms possible, it means we have run out of money.

Natural To put it simply, we're broke.

'To put it simply' is the natural signpost for a plain explanation; the formal paraphrase is clumsy.

Words that usually travel with it.

'To put it simply' is more conversational and direct than 'in summary' or 'in simple terms', which can sound more formal or written.